<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[KR Droneworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kr Droneworks]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:14:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kr-droneworks.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Elevating RPAS Airworthiness: Applying Transport Canada’s TP 13850 to RPAS Operations and RPOC Certification Manuals]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 04 Sep 26 As the commercial drone sector in Canada transitions from basic line-of-sight tasks to high-risk, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), and Complex operations under the RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC) regime, regulatory scrutiny is shifting from simple pilot licensing to systemic organizational airworthiness. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has modernized foundational airworthiness guidance with the release of TP 13850...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/elevating-rpas-airworthiness-applying-transport-canada-s-tp-13850-to-rpas-operations-and-rpoc-certi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9ae06ef0d4752585085a7f</guid><category><![CDATA[Safety Practices]]></category><category><![CDATA[Level 1 Complex]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:25:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_743b90f72cd74c8db91802309ffd87d5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe: Week Ending August 30, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 23 Aug 26 The global uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) sectors are undergoing a structural transition: the shift from experimental waiver-based trials to institutionalized, scaled commercial operations. Across international borders, regulatory authorities and enterprise operators are actively building the digital infrastructure, airspace architectures, and compliance models required for routine Beyond...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/what-happened-in-the-drone-universe-week-ending-august-30-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a94274c6625a44549218422</guid><category><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_0146ead2db9c48edb9dea3bc2839d84f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_512,h_474,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Basics: How to Do an In-Person Site Survey for Complex Drone Missions]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 28 Aug 26 Under Transport Canada CAR 901.27, every drone pilot must complete a site survey before flying. The rule requires you to check airspace, nearby airports, weather, and physical hazards. For simple flights in an open field, checking a map on your computer might be enough. But for Level 1 Complex missions—looking at a computer screen is not enough. At KR Droneworks, we treat basic regulations as the starting point, not the finish...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/beyond-the-basics-how-to-do-an-in-person-site-survey-for-complex-drone-missions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a922675e2003eee181dd1b9</guid><category><![CDATA[Level 1 Complex]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Training]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Flight Safety]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:47:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_d57d9232048046eea0c8d7154399a306~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Advanced Pilot License: Why Commercial Drone Operators Need a Transport Canada RPOC Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 26 Aug 26 A commercial drone operator currently flying strictly within the Advanced Operations envelope (VLOS, controlled airspace, operations near or over people with compliant RPAS) should strongly consider applying for a Transport Canada RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC) and establishing a full suite of operational manuals.   While an individual Advanced Pilot Certificate permits a wide range of day-to-day visual line-of-sight...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/beyond-the-advanced-pilot-license-why-commercial-drone-operators-need-a-transport-canada-rpoc-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8eec8cb7079b2b5292a46f</guid><category><![CDATA[Safety Practices]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Regulations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transport Canada Regulations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Level 1 Complex]]></category><category><![CDATA[RPOC]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_2b3249da5b6643a68b2703e7ed4ff257~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe This Week: August 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 23 Aug 26 The global un-crewed systems domain has hit an inflection point. Driven by sweeping national security trade proclamations in North America, dramatic co-production milestones across NATO’s eastern flank, and unprecedented aerial salvos along Eastern Europe’s frontlines, the drone industry is rapidly evolving.   Here is your comprehensive breakdown of what happened in the drone universe this past week ending August 23, 2026. 1....]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/what-happened-in-the-drone-universe-this-week-august-23-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8afbad8eed5abe81630272</guid><category><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_0146ead2db9c48edb9dea3bc2839d84f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_512,h_474,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SORA 2.5 vs. Transport Canada Level 1 Complex: Navigating the BVLOS Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy The Canadian commercial Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) sector stands at a pivotal threshold. For years, operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) meant navigating ad-hoc Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) applications, complex matrix assessments, and long review timelines with Transport Canada (TC). Today, as TC rolls out its modernized regulatory framework—featuring Level 1 Complex operations alongside ongoing...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/sora-2-5-vs-transport-canada-level-1-complex-navigating-the-bvlos-bridge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a885a43f7b85191afca9fe4</guid><category><![CDATA[Level 1 Complex]]></category><category><![CDATA[BVLOS]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:39:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_df29c4556745474c8ae3000c192a6c0b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_572,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Ready for Your Canadian RPAS Advanced or Level 1 Complex Flight Review?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 29 July 26 Are You Ready for Your Canadian RPAS Advanced or Level 1 Complex Flight Review? Taking your Transport Canada (TC) online exam is a major milestone, but passing that multiple-choice test only covers half the equation. To earn your Pilot Certificate for Advanced Operations or Level 1 Complex Operations, you have to face a Transport Canada Flight Reviewer for an in-person, practical Flight Review (FR). For many RPAS (Remotely...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/are-you-ready-for-your-canadian-rpas-advanced-or-level-1-complex-flight-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a86c77ef449b92cf9228b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:15:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_7a2af910ae6341cdbc0d85a059fecebc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Comprehensive Guide to Launching an Autonomous Drone Business with the DJI Matrice 4TD &#38; DJI Dock 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 26 July 26 The commercial Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) industry is undergoing a generational shift. For over a decade, drone service providers relied on human pilots standing in field environments, swapping batteries, and holding controllers. Today, enterprise aerial operations have shifted toward autonomous, remote-operated, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone docks (often referred to as "Drone-in-a-Box" systems). At the...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/a-comprehensive-guide-to-launching-an-autonomous-drone-business-with-the-dji-matrice-4td-dji-dock</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a66223f35380d3132b51b69</guid><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Training]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Industry]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Careers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Systems]]></category><category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:29:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_042ecb54acff4467b856f088a9522f6d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe?Weekly News Recap — Week of July 26, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 26 July 26 This week in un-crewed systems, the division between defense-centric manufacturing and commercial airspace integration widened significantly. Supply chain nationalism, aggressive spectrum regulation, and large-scale military investments dominated headlines from Washington to Ottawa, while commercial logistics expanded in key Asian markets. Here is your comprehensive breakdown of everything that unfolded across the global...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/what-happened-in-the-drone-universe-weekly-news-recap-week-of-july-26-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a660d5f35380d3132b4dfac</guid><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Industry]]></category><category><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:42:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_0146ead2db9c48edb9dea3bc2839d84f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_512,h_474,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky High Intelligence: How AI is Transforming the Drone Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 25 July 26 Not long ago, operating a commercial drone required a highly trained pilot staring at a remote screen, manually adjusting for wind, dodging power lines, and spending hours manually sorting through thousands of aerial photos. Today, that picture looks fundamentally different. Drones are no longer just remotely piloted cameras—they are becoming autonomous edge devices powered by artificial intelligence (AI). By marrying...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/sky-high-intelligence-how-ai-is-transforming-the-drone-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64b52f532301fe59fb969e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:16:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_d4105f86bdc6411c9437a0946eb52cf0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe: Week Ending July 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 12 July 26 Welcome back to our weekly roundup of everything happening in the skies. It has been an incredibly busy week for regulatory clampdowns, massive sports-event security operations, and major sovereign investments. Let’s dive straight into what shaped the drone universe this week. 1. Global Analysis: The FIFA World Cup Challenge The biggest story dominating global drone security this week comes from the FIFA World Cup currently...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/what-happened-in-the-drone-universe-week-ending-july-19-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5cdd8d5e7d848635e43b23</guid><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Training]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Industry]]></category><category><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:27:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_f9ad9437f27a4fb28c351bd4352c75af~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_512,h_474,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe: Week Ending July 12, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 12 July 26 The second week of July 2026 has brought a stark juxtaposition between tightly regulated sports entertainment, high-stakes defense tech, and critical national infrastructure protections. As the Drones-as-a-Service (DaaS) economy explodes toward an estimated $35 billion market valuation by 2030, regulators and enforcement agencies worldwide are battling a massive influx of unauthorized operators in restricted airspaces. Here...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/what-happened-in-the-drone-universe-week-ending-july-12-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5356371f3b88f8a4eb85cc</guid><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Industry]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:58:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_f9ad9437f27a4fb28c351bd4352c75af~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_512,h_474,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skies Over the Pitch: The Surge in Drone Incursions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Law Enforcement Crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 12 July 26 As the global stage of football illuminates North America, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has delivered historic drama, thrilling goals, and unprecedented crowds across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Yet, away from the roaring fans and pitch action, a silent battle has been unfolding in the skies. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)—commonly known as drones—have become a massive security challenge for tournament organizers and...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/skies-over-the-pitch-the-surge-in-drone-incursions-at-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-and-the-law-enforceme</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a53506e6c2bae2e279232df</guid><category><![CDATA[Safety Practices]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Regulations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Flight Safety]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:41:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_29505ad1cfe141f998f6ed78024c9f97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Complacency Trap — Why Your Drone’s Safety Assurance Isn't 'Set and Forget]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 09 July 26 In the early days of advanced drone operations in Canada, compliance felt like a checklist you completed once. You chose a drone, verified its manufacturer declaration, registered it with Transport Canada (TC), and took to the skies. But as the regulatory landscape matures—underscored by the implementation of Standard 922 and modernized RPAS Safety Assurance requirements—treating compliance as a historical event rather than a...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/the-complacency-trap-why-your-drone-s-safety-assurance-isn-t-set-and-forget</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ff2345c421b820217ae21</guid><category><![CDATA[Safety Practices]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Regulations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transport Canada Regulations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Level 1 Complex]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advanced]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:18:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_ab82bb595f7442eda53a80f4bc3db3ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe this Past Week of 05 July 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 05 July 26 Welcome to your weekly briefing on the fast-evolving unmanned aerial systems landscape. For the week ending July 5, 2026, the global drone universe is striking a clear split between heavily integrated AI defense logistics and massive advancements in commercial and agricultural compliance. Here is what happened this week in the drone universe. 1. Global Analysis: The Rise of "Drones-as-a-Service" (DaaS) The overarching global...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/what-happened-in-the-drone-universe-this-past-week-of-05-july-26</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ac2fcf7b480551f134445</guid><category><![CDATA[Drone Industry]]></category><category><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:52:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_2dfd7fcf61394e6c819b955baba0e331~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_704,h_648,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unpacking NPA 2026-005: The Remote ID Revolution for Canadian Drone Operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 03 July 26 A Comprehensive Guide to Telemetry Mandates, Cost Realities, and Hidden Digital Airspace Restrictions Transport Canada has dropped a massive regulatory bombshell with the publication of Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2026-005 (also tracked as NPA 2026-06 in some regulatory circles). Representing the most sweeping overhaul of Canadian drone regulations since Part IX was introduced in 2019, this proposal lays down the...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/unpacking-npa-2026-005-the-remote-id-revolution-for-canadian-drone-operators</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a485ae2f7b480551f0ded52</guid><category><![CDATA[Drone Regulations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transport Canada Regulations]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:07:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_7a4535ea068c4872afa54c5a80621b08~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happened in the Drone Universe this Past Week of 28 June 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 28 June 26 Welcome back to your weekly briefing on the fast-evolving unmanned systems sector. This week has seen massive regulatory leapfrogging, high-stakes military integration, and real-world enforcement tests that show exactly where the industry is heading as we cross the mid-point of 2026. 1. Global Analysis: The Hyper-Growth Industrial Shift The global drone market has firmly transitioned from an experimental phase into a...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/what-happened-in-the-drone-universe-this-past-week-of-28-june-26</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a417baf69b2dfbbf1268bf1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_2dfd7fcf61394e6c819b955baba0e331~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_704,h_648,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trust, but Verify: Why Canadian Drone Pilots Need to Fact-Check the Internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 26 June 26 Adapted for RPAS pilots from the original article "Trust, but Verify: Then Check the TC AIM" by George Farrington (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association). Aviation knowledge is just a click away. Between YouTube tutorials, Reddit threads, TikTok clips, and drone Facebook groups, there has never been an easier time to find information on flying Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in Canada. But there’s a flip side. As...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/trust-but-verify-why-canadian-drone-pilots-need-to-fact-check-the-internet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e5ee5a79d1da57f725278</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:32:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_68b4cd77533847fcb1e28d94c734f19a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_572,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the Horizon: Understanding Transport Canada's Proposed RPAS Regulations (NPA 2026-005)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 08 June 26 Canada’s drone ecosystem is on the verge of its next major regulatory shift. To accommodate the booming growth of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), scale complex flight ecosystems, and lay the groundwork for automated traffic management, Transport Canada (TC) has issued Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 06-2026. This document outlines foundational changes designed to safely integrate drones into national airspace.  ...]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/navigating-the-horizon-understanding-transport-canada-s-proposed-rpas-regulations-npa-2026-005</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a271c5e579005354a9c7ca9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:00:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_6e29ae5c32694a08ab72a6b6bea1b4fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Drone Metadata Mystery: Why Your Photo Altitude Doesn’t Match Your Controller]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 07 June 26 If you’ve ever pulled up the metadata of a photo shot on your drone, you might have noticed something deeply bizarre. You place your drone on the grass, wait for a solid GPS lock, and verify the controller reads exactly 0 meters. You take off, climb to a verified 1 meter off the ground, and snap a photo. But later, when you open that photo’s properties on your computer, the metadata claims the camera was sitting at 17 meters....]]></description><link>https://www.kr-droneworks.com/post/the-drone-metadata-mystery-why-your-photo-altitude-doesn-t-match-your-controller</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a255047750b8b39abbac9e7</guid><category><![CDATA[Drone Systems]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drone Training]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:16:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa1109_b2add30d4c15406e95df1986c1cbbfad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>krdroneworks</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>